For 5-year LLB, eligibility is 10+2 (Intermediate) or its equivalent. A 3-year diploma (polytechnic) is usually not accepted as a 10+2 equivalent for the 5-year law programme. You have two realistic paths:

• Complete Intermediate (you can do it via TOSS/Open Inter if needed) and then write TS LAWCET (5-year), or
• Finish a graduation degree and then apply for 3-year LLB through TS LAWCET.

So yes—if you want the 5-year route now, you’ll need the Inter qualification first.

Thank you!

Hello Aspirant,

No, A polytechnic student do not need to write the Open Inter exam who has completed a full 3-year diploma course to qualify for TS LAWCET 5-Year LL.B. Course program. According to the TS LAWCET eligibility guidelines, a candidate must have passed Intermediate (10+2), or any equivalent examinations approved by the Board of Intermediate Education, Telangana. A 3-year Polytechnic Diploma course is recognized equivalently to Intermediate, thus you are eligible to apply directly.